Strategic Communication Adjuncts

Job Posting

JR Strategic Communication Adjuncts (Evergreen) (Open)

Department: Communication and Literature

Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Open Date:

Salary: $2,220 per course.

About the Position

Frostburg State University, Department of Communication and Literature, seeks applications for part‑time adjunct instructors to teach courses in Strategic Communication beginning Spring 2026 and beyond. The Strategic Communication (STCO) curriculum offers tracks in Communication Leadership and Social Media and includes a Communication Leadership Lab that provides opportunities for students and faculty to collaborate on dialogue, deliberation, debate, and campaign creation.

Responsibilities

• Teach 1–2 communication courses per semester.
• Faculty members at FSU are expected to actively participate in the University’s student‑learning assessment program.
• Show professional commitment to the communication discipline and active participation in departmental meetings.
• Develop innovative teaching strategies, including the ability to teach hybrid, remote, and fully asynchronous courses.
• Primary teaching assignments may include introductory and upper‑level courses to support departmental needs. These include:
  • Introduction to Strategic Communication Leadership
  • Introduction to Public Communication
  • Foundations of Strategic Messaging
  • Collaboration and Team Communication
  • Communication and Relationships
  • Argumentation and Advocacy
  • Digital Identity and Community
  • Rights and Responsibilities of Communication
  • Public Relations Principles and Strategies

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited university in Communication or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Communication or a closely related field.

About the University

Frostburg State University is a public, comprehensive, largely residential regional university that offers programs in the sciences, education, business, the arts and humanities at both undergraduate and graduate levels. It is a member institution of the University System of Maryland and serves more than 4,000 students annually. The campus spans 260 acres in the mountains of Western Maryland, providing a dynamic learning environment with opportunities for professional development and research.

About the Area

The Western Maryland region offers a four‑season outdoor hub with hiking, mountain biking, water sports, snowboarding, golfing, and climbing. Frostburg provides a family‑friendly college town feel and easy access to major cities such as Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, and Baltimore.

Application Information

To apply, please visit and submit:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter addressing the requirements in this advertisement
• Contact information for three professional references
• Unofficial transcripts of graduate work

This position is open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans, and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance.